Hours of Work: 27.5 Hours Per Week (School Term)

JOB DESCRIPTION

CHILD CARE SUPERVISOR

Hours of Work: 27.5 hours per week (school term)

7am-9am and 2.30pm-6pm

Must be available 38 hours per week during vacation care.

Responsible to: Child Care Co-ordinator

Employer: Chester Hill Neighbourhood Centre Management Committee

Salary & Conditions: In accordance with the Miscellaneous Workers Kindergarten and Child Care Centres (State) Award NSW

Duty Statement:

The Child Care Supervisor is the authorised supervisor in charge of the day to day care of the children and programs offered.

The Supervisors responsibilities are:

·  Supervise child care staff and children, and ensure that the supervision of children indoors and outdoors is adequate at all times and programs are suitable to their needs and develop the social, intellectual, cultural and physical abilities of each child.

·  To make sure children with special needs are adequately catered for and the Programs allows them maximum participation in all activities

·  To work with the Co ordinator on Quality Improvement and meeting all Child Care Regulations.

·  To ensure that nutritional food/drink is available for the childrens breakfast and afternoon tea.

·  Regularly check resources and maintenance needs and report these to the Co ordinator

·  Programming of activities

·  In conjunction with the co ordinator ensure that the Centre is left clean, tidy and secure each day

·  Create staff rosters for bus run, toilet monitoring (soap & toilet paper, cleanliness etc) bins, kitchen clean and pack up play & craft equipment.

·  Supervise Work Experience Students and Volunteers

·  Any other duties as required by the co ordinator

VACANCY

CHILD CARE SUPERVISOR

This is a permanent part-time position, 27.5hours per week school term (split shift) and 38 hours per week vacation care, and is based at Chester Hill Before and After School Care & Vacation Care Centre at 231 Wellington Rd Chester Hill. The position reports to the Child Care Co ordinator and involves the direct supervision of children and staff and programming of activities. Salary is based on the Miscellaneous Workers Kindergarten and Child Care Centres (State) Award.

Essential:

·  Qualifications (Min Diploma preferred) and experience working with children aged 5-12 in a similar setting

·  Comprehensive understanding of Licensing, Accreditation and Regulations pertaining to an Out of School Hours Child Care Service

·  Ability to supervise staff

·  Ability to work independently and part of a team

·  High level of communication and organisational skills

·  Current Drivers License

·  Must not be a Prohibited Person (supply two recent references)

·  Current First Aid Certificate

·  Commitment to EEO

·  Computer Literate (preferably with the use of Quik Kids)

Desirable:

·  LR License

Written applications addressing each of the above criteria to Manager. Chester Hill Neighbourhood Centre – email to - . PO BOX 446 Chester Hill NSW 2162 Applications close Wednesday 22nd February 2017